The Scope of the Classical Tibetan Knowledge Multimedia Collections
The body of knowledge documented in the multimedia library covers the full spectrum of intellectual enquiry and artistic expression of both the first millennium classical curriculum of India and the subsequent transmission and development of this classical curriculum in Tibet.
The core subjects documented are:
Philosophy
Epistemology, Causation, Ontology, Hermeneutics, Aesthetics, Ethics and
Comparative Analysis of the Philosophical Systems of Ancient
Logic
Definitions, Syllogisms, Consequences and Dialectics
Phenomenology and Psychology
Theories of Cognition and the Divisions of Consciousness, Nature of Emotions,
Therapeutic Theory and Methods
Contemplative Practice and Inner Development
Nature and Varieties of Contemplative Experience, Development of Concentration,
Creative Approaches to Adversity, Compassion and Meditational Analysis Skills
Medicine
Embryology and Pediatrics, Humoural Pathology, Pharmacology, Etiology,
Diagnosis, Treatments, Subtle Energy Systems, Death Processes, Terminal Care,
Medical Ethics and Education
Astronomy and Astrology
Cosmology, Astrological Systems, Geomancy and Numerology
Language
Sanskrit and Tibetan Grammar, Rhetoric, Poetics and Prosody
Classical and Folk Literature
Festival Dramas, Metrical Literature
Classical and Folk Dance/Music
Opera (Lhamo), Court Dances, Sacred Dance, Folk Songs,
Folk Music and Classical Music
Classical and Folk Arts/Crafts
Architecture, Thangka Painting, Mural Painting, Iconography, Mandala
Construction, Calligraphy and Sculpture
Folklore
Bardic Songs, Folk History and Folk Tales
Social Culture
Social Customs, Social History, Law and Economics